bell hooks (1952-2021) was an influential American author, feminist, and social activist known for her works on race, gender, and culture. Born Gloria Jean Watkins in Hopkinsville, Kentucky, she adopted the pen name "bell hooks" in honor of her great-grandmother, with the lowercase letters emphasizing the importance of the ideas over the author. Throughout her career, hooks produced numerous books, essays, and articles that explore the intersections of race, class, and gender.
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